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Do you know Helpley, Yorkshire?

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Victoria

Victoria Report 25 Jul 2009 12:42

Hi,

I have a relative called Thomas Johnson born c1858, I found him in the 1901 census which lists the place of birth as Helpley, Yorkshire which doesn't seem to exist.

I can't find any relatives before 1858 for this part of my tree because Helpley doesn't seem to appear anywhere else. Can anyone help? Is Helpley in anyone elses tree? Is Thomas Johnson c1858 born in Hepley in your tree?

Thanks for your help,

Vicky

KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 25 Jul 2009 12:47

Could it possibly be Helperby? It is between the A1 and A19 NE of Boroughbridge.

KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 25 Jul 2009 12:58

Somerset Girl, 1901 does say Helply.

1891 census shows him born West Auckland

Name: Thomas Johnson
Age: 34
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1857
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Sarah
Gender: Male
Where born: West Auckland, Durham, England
Civil parish: West Auckland
Ecclesiastical parish: Auckland St Helen
Town: West Auckland
County/Island: Durham
Country: England
Street Address: Maughans Yard

Occupation: Coal Miner

Condition as to marriage:

Education:

Employment status:

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Registration district: Auckland
Sub-registration district: Hamsterley
ED, institution, or vessel: 1
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Thomas Johnson 34
Sarah Johnson 31
John Johnson 7
William Johnson 5
Delcina Johnson 2
Joseph Johnson 7/12

RG12; Piece: 4075; Folio 25; Page 43

Victoria

Victoria Report 25 Jul 2009 13:04

Thanks Keith in Fujairah and SomersetGirl.

There is a Johnson family in Helperby that could be a match but I haven't been able to make the connection Just yet.

Keith in Fujairah - Nice spot with the 1891 census, I hadn't found this one, I do know Thomas' spouse was called Sarah and their childrens names listed match with the details I have too!

Is it common to have different places of birth listed in seperate census records??

Thanks again for your help,

Vicky

KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 25 Jul 2009 13:12

Sorry my deletion above, double posted.
Vicky it is very common to have different places of birth on the census.

It would appear that they are still in Auckland in 1911, there is a Thomas Johnson b 1858 with a Morton Johnson b 1899, Ellen Johnson b 1897 et al.
Unfortunately I have no credits to check this is the correct family

Jean

Jean Report 25 Jul 2009 13:13

Hi Victoria, I have emailed you.

Victoria

Victoria Report 25 Jul 2009 13:28

Keith in Fujairah - Thanks so much for your help, from what you've said it is the correct family I have Henry c1893, John c1884, William, c1886 Morton c1899, Dulcener c1889, Mary c1895, and Ellen 1897 as children of Thomas and Sarah, Morton and Dulciner are slightly unusual names so it sounds like a good match to me.

Jean - thanks for your message, I have replied.

Vicky